Panasonic DMC-G3 User manual

VQT3N56

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product,

please read the instructions completely.

Owner’s Manual

for advanced features

Digital Camera

Model No. DMC-G3

until

2011/5/11

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Contents

Before Use

Care of the camera ...................................5

Standard Accessories...............................6

Names and Functions of Components......7

About the Lens........................................14

Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens.................15

Attaching the Shoulder Strap..................18

Charging the Battery...............................19

• Charging ...........................................19

• Approximate operating time and

number of recordable pictures..........21

Inserting and Removing the Card

(optional)/the Battery...............................24

About the Card........................................25

• About cards that can be used with

this unit .............................................25

• Approximate number of recordable

pictures and available recording

time...................................................27

Setting Date/Time (Clock Set).................28

Basic

Selecting the Recording Mode................30

Tips for taking good pictures...................32

Taking a Still picture................................33

• How to set focus when taking

a still picture (AFS/AFC)...................33

• Taking a Still picture..........................35

• Taking pictures using the Touch

Shutter function.................................36

• Switching the Information Displayed

on the recording screen....................37

Taking Pictures using the Automatic

Function (Intelligent Auto Mode).............38

• Recording using Intelligent Auto Plus

Mode.................................................41

Taking Pictures with Defocus Control

Function...................................................42

Taking Pictures with Your Favorite

Settings (Program AE Mode) ..................43

Recording Motion Pictures......................45

• How to set focus when recording

a motion picture (Continuous AF).....45

• Recording Motion Pictures................46

Playing Back Pictures/Motion Pictures....48

• Playing Back Pictures .......................48

• Changing the information displayed

on the playback screen.....................51

• Playing Back Motion Pictures............52

Deleting Pictures.....................................54

Setting the Menu.....................................56

• Setting menu items ...........................56

Setting the Quick Menu...........................59

About the Setup Menu.............................61

Recording

Optical Image Stabilizer ..........................69

Taking Pictures with the Zoom................71

Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash...... 72

• Switching to the appropriate flash

setting ...............................................72

Compensating the Exposure...................76

Taking Pictures using Burst Mode...........77

Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........79

Taking Pictures with the Self-timer..........81

Taking Pictures with Auto Focus.............83

Taking Pictures with Manual Focus.........89

Adjusting the White Balance ...................92

Setting the Light Sensitivity.....................97

Using the function button.........................99

• Fixing the Focus and the Exposure

(AF/AE Lock)...................................100

• Confirm the Effects of Aperture and

Shutter Speed (Preview Mode).......101

Taking Pictures by Specifying

the Aperture/Shutter Speed...................102

• Aperture-priority AE.........................102

• Shutter-priority AE...........................102

• Manual Exposure Mode ..................103

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Taking Pictures that match the Scene

being recorded (Scene Mode)...............105

• [PORTRAIT]....................................105

• [SOFT SKIN]...................................106

• [SCENERY].....................................106

• [ARCHITECTURE]..........................106

• [SPORTS].......................................106

• [PERIPHERAL DEFOCUS].............107

• [FLOWER].......................................107

• [FOOD]............................................108

• [OBJECTS] .....................................108

• [NIGHT PORTRAIT]........................108

• [NIGHT SCENERY] ........................109

• [ILLUMINATIONS] ..........................109

• [BABY1]/[BABY2]............................110

• [PET]...............................................111

• [PARTY]..........................................111

• [SUNSET] .......................................111

Taking Pictures with different image

effects (Creative Control Mode)............112

Taking Pictures in Custom Mode..........113

Recording still pictures while recording

motion pictures......................................115

Taking a Picture with Face Recognition

Function ................................................116

Entering Text.........................................122

Using the [REC] Mode Menu ................123

• [PHOTO STYLE].............................123

• [ASPECT RATIO]............................124

• [PICTURE SIZE].............................125

• [QUALITY].......................................126

• [FACE RECOG.] .............................126

• [FOCUS MODE]..............................126

• [QUICK AF].....................................127

• [METERING MODE].......................127

• [FLASH] ..........................................128

• [RED-EYE REMOVAL] ...................128

• [FLASH SYNCHRO] .......................128

• [FLASH ADJUST.] ..........................129

• [I.RESOLUTION].............................129

• [I.DYNAMIC]

(Intelligent dynamic range control)

....129

• [ISO LIMIT SET]..............................130

• [ISO INCREMENTS].......................130

• [LONG SHTR NR]...........................130

• [SHADING COMP.].........................131

• [EX. TELE CONV.]..........................131

• [DIGITAL ZOOM] ............................131

• [BURST RATE] ...............................131

• [AUTO BRACKET] ..........................131

• [SELF-TIMER].................................132

• [COLOR SPACE] ............................132

• [STABILIZER]..................................132

Using the [MOTION PICTURE]

Mode Menu ...........................................133

• [REC MODE]...................................133

• [REC QUALITY]..............................134

• [PICTURE MODE]...........................135

• [CONTINUOUS AF] ........................135

• [EX. TELE CONV.]..........................135

• [WIND CUT]....................................135

• [MIC LEVEL DISP.].........................135

• [MIC LEVEL ADJ.]...........................135

• [FLICKER RED.] .............................136

Using the [CUSTOM] Menu...................137

Playback/Editing

Playing Back and Editing Burst

Pictures .................................................144

Creating Still Pictures from a Motion

Picture...................................................147

Using the [PLAYBACK] Mode Menu.....148

• [2D/3D SETTINGS].........................148

• [SLIDE SHOW]................................148

• [PLAYBACK MODE] .......................150

• [TITLE EDIT] ...................................151

• [TEXT STAMP]................................152

• [VIDEO DIVIDE]..............................154

• [RESIZE].........................................155

• [CROPPING]...................................156

• [ASPECT CONV.] ...........................157

• [ROTATE]/[ROTATE DISP.]............158

• [FAVORITE]....................................159

• [PRINT SET] ...................................160

• [PROTECT].....................................162

• [FACE REC EDIT]...........................163

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Connecting to other equipment

Enjoying 3D pictures.............................164

Playing Back Pictures on a TV Screen.....168

Saving the Recorded Still Pictures and

Motion Pictures .....................................172

• Copy by inserting the SD card into

the recorder ....................................172

• Copy the playback image using

an AV cable ....................................173

• Copying to a PC using

“PHOTOfunSTUDIO”......................174

Connecting to a PC...............................175

Printing the Pictures..............................178

Others

Optional accessories.............................182

LCD Monitor Display/Viewfinder

Display..................................................185

Cautions for Use ...................................188

Message Display...................................195

Troubleshooting ....................................197

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Before Use

Care of the camera

Do not subject to strong vibration, shock, or pressure.

•

The lens, LCD monitor, or external case may be damaged if used in

following conditions. It may also malfunction or image may not be

recorded.

–Drop or hit the camera.

–Press hard on the lens or the LCD monitor.

This camera is not dust/drip/water proof.

Avoid using the camera in a location with a lot of dust,

water, sand, etc.

•

Liquids, sand and other foreign material may get into the space

around the lens, buttons, etc. Be particularly careful since it may

not just cause malfunctions, but it may become unrepairable.

–Places with a lot of sand or dust.

–Places where water can come into contact with this unit such as

when using it on a rainy day or on a beach.

Do not place your hands inside the mount of the digital

camera body. Since the sensor unit is a precision

apparatus, it may cause a malfunction or damage.

∫ About Condensation (When the lens, the viewfinder or

LCD Monitor is fogged up)

•

Condensation occurs when the ambient temperature or humidity

changes. Be careful of condensation since it causes lens and LCD

monitor stains, fungus and camera malfunction.

•If condensation occurs, turn the camera off and leave it for about

2 hours. The fog will disappear naturally when the temperature of

the camera becomes close to the ambient temperature.

Before Use

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Standard Accessories

Check that all the accessories are supplied before using the camera.

•

The accessories and their shape will differ depending on the country or area where the camera

was purchased.

For details on the accessories, refer to Basic Owner’s Manual.

•Battery Pack is indicated as battery pack or battery in the text.

•Battery Charger is indicated as battery charger or charger in the text.

•SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card and SDXC Memory Card are indicated as card in the

text.

•The card is optional.

•Description in this owner’s manual is based on the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042).

•If any accessories are lost, customers in the USA and Puerto Rico should contact Panasonic’s

parts department at 1-800-833-9626 and customers in Canada should contact 1-800-99-LUMIX

(1-800-995-8649) for further information about obtaining replacement parts.

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Before Use

Names and Functions of Components

∫ Camera body

1 Sensor

2Flash (P72)

3 Self-timer indicator (P81)/

AF Assist Lamp (P140)

4 Lens fitting mark (P15)

5 Mount

6 Lens lock pin

7 Lens release button (P16)

8 [LVF/LCD] button (P11)

9 Diopter adjustment dial (P11)

10 Viewfinder (P11)

11 Playback button (P48, 52)

12 Motion picture button (P46)

13 Camera ON/OFF switch (P28)

14 Rear dial (P13)

15 [DISP./Fn1] button (P37, 51, 99)

16 Eye Cup (P189)

17 Touch panel/LCD monitor (P9, 12)

18 [Q.MENU/Fn2] button (P59, 99)/

Delete/Return button

19 [MENU/SET] button (P13, 56)

20 Cursor buttons (P13)

3/ISO (P97)

1/WB (White Balance) (P92)

2/AF Mode button (P83)

4/[DRIVE MODE] button

This button in picture record mode will allow the user to select between the following

options.

Single

(P35)/Burst (P77)/Auto bracket (P79)/Self-timer (P81)

13

4567

2

10 11

17

89

12 13

20

14 15

16 18 19

Before Use

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21 Shoulder strap eyelet (P18)

•

Be sure to attach the shoulder strap when

using the camera to ensure that you will not

drop it.

22 [REMOTE] socket (P184)

23 [HDMI] socket (P168)

24 [AV OUT/DIGITAL] socket (P168, 173, 176,

178)

25 Focus distance reference mark (P91)

26 Stereo microphone

27 Shutter button (P35)

28 Speaker (P64)

29 Flash open lever (P72)

30 Hot shoe (P182)

31 Mode dial (P30)

32 Status indicator (P28)

33 Intelligent Auto button (P38)

34 Tripod receptacle (P194)

35 DC coupler cover

•

When using an AC adaptor, ensure that the

Panasonic DC coupler (optional) and AC

adaptor (optional) are used. (P184)

36 Release lever (P24)

37 Card/Battery door (P24)

23

22

21

24

29 3332

25

27

313028

26

3534 3637

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Before Use

∫ Lens

38 Tele

39 Lens surface

40 Focus ring (P89)

41 Wide

42 Zoom ring (P71)

43 Contact point

44 Lens fitting mark (P15)

45 [O.I.S.] switch (P69)

At the time when this camera is purchased, the LCD monitor is stowed in the camera body.

Bring out the LCD monitor as shown below.

1 Open the LCD monitor. (Maximum 180o)

2 It can be rotated 180o forward.

3 Return the monitor to its original position.

•

Only rotate the LCD monitor after opening it wide enough, and be careful not to use

excessive force as it may be damaged.

H-FS014042

(LUMIX G VARIO 14–42 mm/F3.5–5.6

ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.)

H-FS045200

(LUMIX G VARIO 45–200 mm/F4.0–5.6/

MEGA O.I.S.)

LCD Monitor

38 39 40 41 42 43 44

40

41

42

453938

43 44

Before Use

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The LCD monitor can be rotated to suit your needs. This is convenient as it allows you to

take pictures from various angles by adjusting the LCD monitor.

•

Do not cover the AF Assist Lamp with your fingers or other objects.

∫ Taking pictures at a high angle

•

This is convenient when there is someone in front of you and you cannot get close to the

subject.

•It can only be rotated 90o towards you.

∫ Taking pictures at a low angle

•

This is convenient when taking pictures of flowers etc. that are in a low position.

•It can be rotated 180o forward.

Note

•

When not using the LCD monitor it is recommended that you close it with the screen facing

inward to prevent dirt and scratches.

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Before Use

∫ Switching the LCD monitor/Viewfinder

Press [LVF/LCD] to switch the monitor screen.

•You can switch between LCD (LCD monitor) display and LVF (Live

Viewfinder) display.

•Switching via the [LVF/LCD] button will be maintained even when the power

of the digital camera is turned [OFF].

∫ Monitor priority

When [PLAY ON LCD] is set to [ON] on the [CUSTOM] menu, the LCD monitor is turned

on

when switching from Recording Mode to Playback Mode.

You can save the time it would take to switch the display to the LCD monitor even when

using the Live Viewfinder to record.

∫ Diopter adjustment

Adjust the diopter to suit your vision so that you can see the

characters displayed in the viewfinder clearly.

Viewfinder

LV F/LC D

Before Use

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This touch panel is a type that detects pressure.

Note

•

If you use a commercially available liquid crystal protection

sheet, please follow the instructions that accompany the sheet.

(Some liquid crystal protection sheets may impair visibility or

operability.)

•If a commercially available protection sheet is used, a little extra

pressure may be required if you notice that the touch panel is

not responsive.

•Avoid having the hand holding the camera accidently apply

pressure to the touch panel. Doing so may affect the touch panel

operation.

•Do not press on the LCD monitor with hard pointed tips, such as

ball point pens.

•Do not operate with your fingernails.

•Wipe the LCD monitor with dry soft cloth when it gets dirty with finger prints and others.

•Do not scratch or press the LCD monitor too hard.

•For information about the icons displayed on the touch panel, refer to “LCD Monitor Display/

Viewfinder Display

” on P185.

∫ About the Stylus pen

It is easier to use the stylus pen (supplied) for detailed operation or if it is hard to operate

with your fingers.

•

Only use the supplied stylus pen.

•Do not place it where small children can reach.

Touch Panel

Touch the screen

To touch and release the touch panel.

Drag

A movement without releasing the touch

panel.

Use this to perform tasks such as selecting

icons or images displayed on the touch

panel.

•

When selecting features using the touch

panel, be sure to touch the center of the

desired icon.

This is used to move the AF area, operate

the slide bar, etc.

This can also be used to move to the next

image during playback, etc.

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Before Use

This document expresses the up, down, left, and right of the cursor button as follows, or as

3/4/2/1.

Even when the camera is operated using the touch panel, it is

possible to operate with the cursor button and [MENU/SET] button

if a guide like the one shown on the right is displayed.

Cursor button:

Selection of items or setting of values etc., is performed.

[MENU/SET]:

Confirmation of setting contents, etc., is performed.

There are 2 ways to operate the rear dial, rotating left or right, and deciding by pressing.

Rotating:

Selection of items or setting of values is performed during the various settings.

Pressing:

Operations that are the same as [MENU/SET] button, such as determine settings,

etc., are performed during the various settings.

•

Rear dial is described as follows in this Owner’s Manual.

Cursor buttons/[MENU/SET] button

e.g.: When you press the 4 (down) button

or Press 4

Rear Dial

e.g.: Rotating left or right e.g.: Pressing the rear dial

Before Use

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About the Lens

∫ Micro Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

This unit can use the dedicated lenses compatible with

the Micro Four Thirds System lens mount specification

(Micro Four Thirds mount).

∫ Four Thirds™ mount specification lens

Lens with the Four Thirds mount specification can be

used by using the mount adaptor (DMW-MA1; optional).

∫ Leica mount specification lens

•

When you use the M mount adaptor or R mount adaptor (DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R;

optional), you can use Leica M Mount or Leica R Mount interchangeable lenses.

–For certain lenses, the actual distance at which the subject is in focus may differ slightly from

the rated distance.

–When using a Leica lens mount adaptor, set [SHOOT W/O LENS] (P143) to [ON].

There are functions that cannot be used, or the operation may be different depending on

the lens used.

Auto Focus

¢

/Auto aperture setting

¢

/the Direction Detection Function (P32)/

[DEFOCUS CTRL] (P42)/[STABILIZER] (P69)/[QUICK AF] (P127)/[SHADING COMP.]

(P131)

¢ Interchangeable lenses (H-FS014042, H-FS045200) are compatible with the Auto Focus

and automatic Aperture operation during the recording of motion pictures. With the optional

HD motion picture compatible interchangeable lens (H-VS014140), a more smooth and quiet

motion picture recording is possible with high AF following performance and silence design.

For details on the lens used, refer to the website.

Note

•

The available flash range etc. differs depending on the aperture value of the lens you are using.

•The focal length noted on the lens in use is equivalent to double when converted to the 35 mm

film camera. (It will be equivalent to 100 mm lens when a 50 mm lens is used.)

Refer to the website for details about the 3D interchangeable lens.

About the lens and functions

Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding compatible

lenses.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/

(This Site is English only.)

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Preparation

Attaching/Detaching the Lens

•Check that the camera is turned off.

•Change lenses where there is not a lot of dirt or dust. Refer to P189, P190 when dirt or dust

gets on the lens.

Turn the lens rear cap A and the body cap B in the direction of the

arrow to detach them.

• Do not put your hands inside the mount.

Align the lens fitting marks C (red

marks) on the camera body and the lens

and then rotate the lens in the direction

of the arrow until it clicks.

• Do not press the lens release button D when you

attach a lens.

• Do not try to attach the lens when holding it at an

angle to the camera body as the lens mount may

get scratched.

Detach the lens cap.

Attaching a lens to the camera body

Preparation

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Attach the lens cap.

While pressing on the lens release button D,

rotate the lens toward the arrow until it stops

and then remove.

• Always attach the body cap to the camera body so that dirt

or dust does not get inside.

• Attach the lens rear cap so that the lens contact point does

not get scratched.

Note

•

It is recommended to attach the lens cap or attach the MC Protector (optional) to protect the

lens surface when carrying. (P183)

Detaching a lens from the camera body

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Preparation

In bright sunlight or backlight, the lens hood will minimize lens flare and ghosting. The lens

hood cuts off excess lighting and improves the picture quality.

To attach the lens hood (flower shape) that came with the interchangeable lens

(H-FS014042)

Insert the lens hood into the lens

with the short sides at the top and

bottom, and turn in the direction

of the arrow until it stops.

A Fitting to the mark.

To attach the lens hood that came with the interchangeable lens (H-FS045200)

Insert the lens hood into the lens,

and turn in the direction of the

arrow until it stops.

Note

•

When temporarily detaching and carrying the lens hood, attach the lens

hood to the lens in the reverse direction.

Attaching the Lens Hood

Preparation

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Attaching the Shoulder Strap

•We recommend attaching the shoulder strap when using the camera to prevent it from

dropping.

Pass the shoulder strap through the shoulder

strap eyelet on the camera body.

A:Shoulder strap eyelet

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the ring in the direction of the arrow and then

pass it through the stopper.

Pass the end of the shoulder strap through

the hole on the other side of the stopper.

Pull the other side of the

shoulder strap and then check

that it will not come out.

• Perform steps 1 to 4 and then attach the

other side of the shoulder strap.

Note

•

Use the shoulder strap around your shoulder.

–Do not wrap the strap around your neck.

–It may result in injury or accident.

•Do not leave the shoulder strap where an infant can reach it.

–It may result in an accident by mistakenly wrapping around the neck.

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Preparation

Charging the Battery

∫ About batteries that you can use with this unit

•

Use the dedicated charger and battery.

•The battery is not charged when the camera is shipped. Charge the battery before use.

•Charge the battery with the charger indoors.

∫ About the [CHARGE] indicator

On: It will light up while charging.

Off: It will turn off when it completes the charging normally.

•When the [CHARGE] indicator flashes

–The battery temperature is too high or too low. It is recommended to charge the battery again

in an ambient temperature of between 10 oC to 30 oC (50 oF to 86 oF).

–The terminals of the charger or the battery are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry cloth.

It has been found that counterfeit battery packs which look very similar to the

genuine product are made available to purchase in some markets. Some of these

battery packs are not adequately protected with internal protection to meet the

requirements of appropriate safety standards. There is a possibility that these

battery packs may lead to fire or explosion. Please be advised that we are not

liable for any accident or failure occurring as a result of use of a counterfeit

battery pack. To ensure that safe products are used we would recommend that a

genuine Panasonic battery pack is used.

Charging

Attach the battery paying

attention to the direction of

the battery.

Connect the charger to the

electrical outlet.

• Disconnect the charger from the

electrical socket and detach the

battery after charging is completed.

plug-in type inlet type

[CHARGE]

Preparation

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∫ Charging time

•

The indicated charging time is for when the battery has been discharged completely.

The charging time may vary depending on how the battery has been used. The charging

time for the battery in hot/cold environments or a battery that has not been used for a

long time may be longer than normal.

Note

•

Do not leave any metal items (such as clips) near the contact areas of the power plug.

Otherwise, a fire and/or electric shocks may be caused by short-circuiting or the

resulting heat generated.

•The battery can be recharged even when it still has some charge left, but it is not

recommended that the battery charge be frequently topped up while the battery is fully

charged. (Since characteristic swelling may occur.)

Charging time Approx. 120 min

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